Topic: Kenya
Kenya and Ethiopia seal agreement to boost cross-border trade under AfCFTA
Apr 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Kenya and Ethiopia have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at fast-tracking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation through a simplified trade regime, marki...
Kenya unlocks Sh126 billion in China to boost industrial and agricultural growth
Apr 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Kenya has struck a Sh126 billion investment deal with China, unlocking a cascade of funding across manufacturing, agriculture and tourism — all under the banner of President Will...
BCLB refutes allegation of Sh766 billion gambling spend, urge smarter oversight
Apr 21, 2025 at 06:22 PM
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has strongly disputed recent reports suggesting that Kenyans spent a staggering Sh766 billion on gambling in the past year....
Bolt witnesses 46 per cent drop in offline trips as new safety measures take effect
Apr 09, 2025 at 02:35 PM
Offline trips on the Bolt Kenya platform have fallen by an impressive 46 per cent in the last six months, thanks to a series of robust safety measures designed to secure both drive...
Musk's DOGE scraps over Sh10 billion in Kenyan deals over 'wasteful' expenditure
Apr 03, 2025 at 08:30 PM
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has recently annulled significant contracts in Kenya, totalling over Sh10 billion....
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Seven green innovators graduate from UK-backed accelerator in Kenya
Apr 02, 2025 at 03:09 PM
Seven entrepreneurs have completed the UK’s Green Business Building (GBB) accelerator programme, marking the conclusion of the initiative’s inaugural cohort....
Visa picks John Njoroge as new Country Manager Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia
Apr 02, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Visa has appointed John Njoroge as the new Country Manager and Senior Business Development Leader for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia....
Africa’s billionaires' collective wealth expands past $100 billion for first time
Apr 01, 2025 at 03:37 PM
For the first time, the cumulative wealth of Africa’s dollar billionaires has surpassed the $100 billion mark, reaching $105 billion, according to Forbes....
Struggling OLA Energy Kenya to lay off workers as it effects restructuring plan
Mar 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
OLA Energy Kenya is set to fire an unknown number of employees as it grapples with financial constraints forcing it to embark on a strategic restructuring process to boost its mark...
Kenya and China deepen economic cooperation in trade, infrastructure, tech
Mar 06, 2025 at 08:45 PM
Kenya’s economic ties with China are set to deepen as both nations explore new areas of collaboration in trade, infrastructure, and digital transformation....
Kenya’s active social media users growth dropped to 15.9 per cent in 2024 - Report
Mar 05, 2025 at 06:00 AM
The growth of active social media users in Kenya slowed down to 15.9 percent in 2024, compared to a 38.2 per cent expansion witnessed in 2023, according to a new report....
Kenya leads in data privacy enforcement as Africa strengthens protection laws
Mar 03, 2025 at 09:14 PM
Kenya is emerging as a frontrunner in data privacy enforcement, with its data protection authority intensifying efforts to ensure compliance with existing laws....
Kenyans hit hard as cost of basic items soars with 3.5 per cent inflation rise
Feb 28, 2025 at 07:25 PM
Kenyan households are grappling with a higher cost of living as inflation climbed to 3.5 per cent in February 2025, up from 3.3 per cent in January, according to the latest data fr...
Kenya’s new banknotes earn global award for security and innovation
Feb 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Kenya’s newly redesigned banknotes have received international recognition for their advanced security features, with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) securing the prestigious “...
The hidden dangers of careless condom disposal: a call for responsibility
Feb 06, 2025 at 01:55 PM
Condoms have a long and fascinating history dating back to ancient times....
Kenya's entertainment, media industry poised for robust growth by 2028 - PwC
Jan 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Kenya's entertainment and media (E&M) sector is on a steady growth trajectory, with revenues expected to rise to US$4.8 billion by 2028 from US$3.8 billion in 2023, reflecting a 5....
Moody's reviews Kenya's Caa1 outlook to 'positive' projecting liquidity risks easing
Jan 24, 2025 at 09:48 PM
Kenya's fiscal and economic landscape has received a boost after Moody's Ratings revised the country's outlook to positive from negative while maintaining its Caa1 rating for long-...
Africa urged to reclaim its narrative as media bias costs Sh544 billion annually
Jan 22, 2025 at 04:48 PM
A clarion call for Africa to reclaim its narrative resonated at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where renowned communications expert Gina Din-Kariuki urged the cont...
Kenya scraps eTA travel restrictions for most African nations in tourism push
Jan 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Travellers from across Africa can now visit Kenya without the need for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), following a landmark decision by the Cabinet to waive the requireme...
Remittances from Kenyans in diaspora soared to record Sh651.7 billion in 2024
Jan 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Remittances from the diaspora contributed a remarkable Sh651.7 billion to Kenya's economy in 2024, marking an 18 per cent rise from Sh543.3 billion in 2023....
